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KFC Costa Rica wins regional operations competition
October 28, 2014
For the second time in three years, KFC Costa Rica has won Yum! Brands regional team challenge competition. The competition, called the C.H.A.M.P.S. Team…
read nowPopeyes CEO added to Franchise Association board of directors
October 28, 2014
The International Franchise Association has added four new members to its board of directors, including Popeyes' CEO Cheryl A. Bachelder. They will assume…
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Who's the boss? Tips for avoiding joint employer liability
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Franchisors must clearly define their roles to exclude control over the terms and/or conditions of franchisee's employees.
read nowChick-fil-A plans drive-thru debut in Wyoming
October 27, 2014
Chick-fil-A is about ready to add its second location in Wyoming, and its first restaurant in the state with a drive-thru. According to the Wyoming Business…
read nowDunkin' Brands gets a lift from Baskin-Robbins US sales
October 24, 2014
Dunkin' Brands reported its Q3 results Thursday, which included 2-percent comp store sales growth at Dunkin' Donuts, and a 5.8-percent jump at Baskin-Robbins…
read nowHMSHost adds two execs to support development efforts
October 24, 2014
HMSHost has appointed Stephanie Havard as EVP of Restaurant Development, overseeing strategic investment, concept development and design and construction; and…
read nowInt'l Franchise Association, Cyber Security Alliance caution franchisees about cybersecurity
October 24, 2014
International Franchise Association and the National Cyber Security Alliance will create materials to support a culture of cybersecurity.
read nowKrispy Kreme marks entry in South America with three-story doughnut factory
October 24, 2014
Krispy Kreme today opened its first store in Bogata, Colombia, in partnership with franchise partner IRCC Ltda., a subsidiary of VA! Group. The shop also marks…
read nowDunkin' Donuts franchisees strategize beverage, breakfast position
October 24, 2014
More than 100 members of the Dunkin' Donuts Independent Franchisee Owners association met this week in Las Vegas to discuss how changes in the beverage and…
read nowParis Burger King is a whopper
October 23, 2014
Burger King opened its 13,000 square foot flagship Paris restaurant.
read nowGPS Hospitality Partners purchases 39 Cincinnati-area Burger Kings
October 23, 2014
An Atlanta-based franchise group has purchased 39 Burger King restaurants in the Cincinnati area.
read nowFranchise Rankings names 10 best franchises
October 23, 2014
Franchiserankings.com announced rankings for Best Overall Franchises and Best Food Franchises for October 2014..
read nowPlanet Smoothie and Tasti D-Lite announce SoCal expansion plans
October 22, 2014
Planet Smoothie and Tasti D-Lite plan to open dozens of locations together in Southern California.
read nowAuntie Anne's Pretzels plants flag in Israel, Aruba
October 20, 2014
Auntie Anne's Pretzels has announced its entry into two new countries with recently opened locations in Reina Beatrix Airport in Aruba and Gold Mall in Rishon…
read nowPopeyes targets Boston as 'prime market'
October 20, 2014
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is currently seeking franchisees to open up to 20 locations in the Boston market within the next five years.
read nowDC-area Subway operators raise $350K for Diabetes Association
October 20, 2014
The McLean, Virginia-based Subway Development Corporation of Washington has donated a check for $350,000 to the American Diabetes Association. The SDC covers…
read nowTaco Bell franchisee adds 13 California locations to roster
October 16, 2014
Golden Gate Bell Restaurant Holdings LLC, the holding company of Taco Bell franchisee Golden Gate Bell LLC, has acquired 13 Taco Bell restaurants from…
read nowIce cream sandwich concept headed to Cupertino, other California markets
October 16, 2014
CREAM, a San Francisco-based dessert franchise that specializes in ice cream sandwiches, has signed a multiunit development agreement with existing franchisee…
read nowRally's signs franchising deal with former Quiznos owners
October 15, 2014
Checkers and Rally's Restaurants Inc. has announced that Jaswant Singh and Ashish Thapar will open their first restaurant together – a Rally's location – in…
read nowDunkin' Donuts expanding Michigan presence
October 15, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts is adding to its 60-plus-unit portfolio in Michigan. The company announced it is planning to add more than 40 restaurants in the state…
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